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Life’s Struggles: Who Would You be Without Them?

June 10, 2010

As I looked over my life, appreciating the person I am and the gifts that I have, something occurred to me.  I don’t give full credit where credit is due. Yes, I give thanks for the pleasurable, comforting and rewarding experiences of my life.  But I forget that I owe much of my thanks to [...]

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Why Breaking Bad Habits Just Got Easier

May 29, 2010

Is there anyone out there who has tried breaking bad habits?  Maybe I should rephrase that.  Is there anyone out there who has NOT tried breaking bad habits? No need to answer—we’ve all been there.
We develop habits by practicing something over and over until it becomes a major part of our comfort zone.  Many [...]

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Why Living a Passionate Life is the Daddy of Self Improvement Ideas

May 20, 2010

Ask yourself this question: What is the overall tone of my life?  If you’re living a passionate life, your answer is likely a joyous, long-winded rambling filled with excited anticipation for the present moment.
In a list of 7 Fundamental Truths about Personal Development, Jonathan Wells, touches on the subject of passionate living by encouraging us [...]

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Want to Get More Out of Your Life? The Universe Says Yes

May 18, 2010

Most of us never stop wanting to get more out of life.  And the more we understand how we create our reality–the more we realize that there is no reason we can’t live the life of our dreams.
If we grasp only one fragment of information about the Universal laws—one something that helps us to keep [...]

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The Secret of Giving Advice to Others Without Stepping on Their Toes

May 10, 2010

Giving advice to others—it’s a double edge sword.  There are times when advice is received with gratitude and times when it triggers a cold shoulder at best.
When you discover amazing self improvement ideas and you’re noticing positive changes in your life, it’s natural to want to share what you’ve learned.  However, there is a time, [...]

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Living in Denial – Why We Love Being Lied To

April 24, 2010

Truth and Honesty V.S. Lies and Denial
Why do we sometimes love those that lie to us and hate those that tell us the truth?  My initial answer to this question was one of denial.  “That’s stupid,” I said.  “Nobody does that.”
Fortunately, I couldn’t walk away from such a thought provoking matter without fully considering the [...]

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What Everyone Ought to Know About Gratitude and Appreciation

April 14, 2010

“No matter what you get, you always want more.”  Irritated by my seeming lack of gratitude, I remember my mother uttering those words countless times.  I didn’t pay her any more attention than my daughter pays to me when I say the very same words to her.   But isn’t it true of us all.  We [...]

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How to Change Your Life and Become a Better Version of You

April 5, 2010

When was the last time you attempted to make a change in your life?  Along those same lines, when was the last time you demanded a change from your spouse, friend, lover or child?  And how long did it take for you to realize what we all come to learn at some point in our [...]

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The Secret of Dealing with Difficult People

March 23, 2010

I think it’s pretty safe to say that we’ve all had some experience dealing with difficult people.  You know the ones—prone to outbursts, inconsiderate of others’ feelings, rude, negative or just plain mean as hell.
We can’t always avoid encounters with difficult people, but we can determine how we deal with their difficult behavior. So, I [...]

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10 Ways to Live in the Now and Reawaken to the Present Moment

March 20, 2010

We’re all born into this world with a firm grip on living in the moment.  As infants we have yet to be conditioned to worry about the past, the future, or what others may think of us.  No matter the time or place we freely cry aloud, smile, laugh, pass gas, stare at people, and [...]

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